Saturday, September 5, 2009

Fashion's Night Out Freebies and Gift Bags Galore

With Fashion's Night Out just a few days away, it's time to finalize a game plan of where you'll be shopping and enjoying cocktails amongst designers, friends and fashionistas. The freebies and giftbags definitely add an extra incentive to your choice shopping destinations, so I've put together my top 10 favorites list:

1. AVEDA LIFESTYLE SALON

20 Vandam Street (between Sixth Avenue and Varick Street

New York, NY, 10013

Aveda’s 140 Fifth Avenue Experience Center invites guests to indulge in a complimentary 45-minute makeup or hair consultation, along with product sweepstakes valued at $250 each. Guests can hop on a pedicab for a free ride to their next FNO destination in the neighborhood. Other treats include organic wine, raw specialty foods, sample Aveda products, and more. Fashionistas can cool off with $1 Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream cones made with organic and locally sourced ingredients. An ice-cream truck will be at both locations, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the National September 11 Memorial Museum at the World Trade Center.

2. BCBG MAX AZRIA

2003-2005 Broadway (at Sixty-ninth Street)

New York, NY 10023

From 8–10 P.M., a hair and makeup team will recreate Runway looks on clients while stylists help put together chic styles from the current Fall 2009 collection. Attendees will end the evening with a fashionable gift bag.

Head to Korres SoHo or Brooklyn on September 10 for a Detox Bubbles, Cupcakes and More evening. Both stores will feature a detox bar, serving complimentary antioxidant-infused cocktails based on the Greek skincare brand’s natural ingredients—wild rose, pomegranate, thyme, honey, and sugar crystals—along with natural cupcakes. Detox on the outside too with a Korres makeover or get advice on how to wear Vogue’s hottest new color looks of the season using “green” makeup. Complimentary makeovers can be prebooked by visitingkorresusa.com/news. All guests will be offered a gift bag including global best-sellers and Korres favorites of the Vogue beauty team!

5. MAXSTUDIO

426 West Broadway (Between Spring Street & Prince Street

New York, NY 10012In celebration of Fashion's Night Out, Maxstudio will be hosting an in-store party with music and refreshments.In addition to an exclusive sneak preview of future Leon Max and Maxstudio.com collections, there will be giftbags, in-store stylist offering makeovers and a most fabulous fan contest.

6.THE PLAZA BEAUTY BY WARREN TRICOMI

The Plaza, One West Fifty-eighth Street (Between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue)

New York, NY 10019

Expert makeup artists from Smashbox and Becca will be on site for makeup consultations as well as representatives from Sjal and Comfort Zone will be on hand to provide mini facials, hand massages and treatments using their legendary formulas. Renowned stylists Joel Warren and Edward Tricomi will be presenting hair demonstrations to showcase fall's key trends. We will also be providing deluxe samples courtesy of Lisa Hoffman Skincare, Tocca, Revitalash, Luzern Skincare, Kai, Santa Maria Novella, MLAB and Sponge Skincare. You can also receive the chance to win a Day of Beauty at the Warren-Tricomi Salon at The Plaza and a custom-made hair piece from Lucia Hair Designs.

7.SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

611 Fifth Avenue(between Forty-ninth and fiftieth Streets)

New York, NY, 10022

HIGHLIGHTS: The biggest names in beauty such as Aerin Lauder, Bobbi Brown and Fredrick Fekkai will also visit Saks, along with world renowned makeup and beauty artists representing the foremost beauty brands. Customers can look forward to over 1,000 cosmetic giveaways.

8. SPACE NK

99 Greene Street, between Spring and Prince

New York, NY, 10012

Fashion’s Night Out: Space NK’s Glam Slam Step into our world of beauty - dab, spritz, brush and blend. Join us for an evening of cocktails and treats, while our skincare experts and make-up artists get you primed, prepped and glossed for New York’s most fashionable week. Get Fall Fashion Week ready with the latest tips and trends from Space NK, including: o Personalized skin consultations with top experts in the field o Color perfect foundation techniques o Eyelash applications o Quick fixes to turn day make-up in to after-hour glamour o Lastest Fall looks right off the runway All fashionista’s leave with personalized gift bags, while supplies last.

9.TORY BURCH

257 Elizabeth Street (between Houston Street and Prince Street)

New York, NY 10012

Tory Burch is hosting a neighborhood block party at her boutique in the Meatpacking District. Deejay Cassidy will be spinning, La Esquina will be barbequing, and the Street Peeper will be snapping pictures of all the guests! The Tory Burch boutique at 257 Elizabeth Street will also be open late for a special evening of champagne and shopping. No freebies that I know of here, but a limited-edition camouflage tote bag will be given to every customer who makes a purchase that night. Our Tory Burch world charm necklace will be offered exclusively for the event in navy blue and 100 percent of the profits will benefit the Tory Burch Foundation.

10. LE LABO

233 Elizabeth Street (between Houston Street and Prince Street)

New York, NY 10012

Labo, Nolita’s cult perfumery boutique, is the only place where you can have your perfume freshly handmade and personalized with your name. To celebrate Fashion’s Night Out, let’s meet at Le Labo to share a unique moment with one of the brand’s perfumers. You will be offered a discovery size of our collection.